Tech TIPS

August 30, 2010

At home, you don't store everything you need in your trash can or let your trash sit. Your trash is contaminated; letting it sit would only allow the contamination to spread to the things you value.

The same is true for the trash on your computer. Recycle bins and trash folders are places where viruses can hide. You need to empty your recycle bins regularly to avoid contaminating the rest of your computer. Make the following part of a weekly clean-up routine: